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Survivors, Caregivers Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Cancer
... which brought cancer advocates together to 1) urge lawmakers to improve patients’ quality of life through expanded access to palliative care and 2) fully fund statewide tobacco prevention and cessation programs. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but we still ... for patients at any age and any stage of an illness and can be administered alongside curative treatment. Because it has been proven to reduce health-care costs, boost patient satisfaction and improve overall outcomes, palliative care is one of the fastest-growing trends in health-care. But many states, including West Virginia, fall short in offering adequate access to it. Restore $5 million in funding for tobacco ...
New Legislation Aims to Reduce Youth Smoking Initiation
... Morrison (D-Deerfield) and State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) introduced the legislation in Springfield today with the support of public health groups and community organizations. “This bill will not only save lives but will also save the state money paid to treat smoking-related ... was carried out between Jan. 11-17. “Statistics show that 95 percent of smokers start before the age of 21,” said Matt Maloney, director of health policy for Respiratory Health Association. "By raising the age of sale for tobacco to 21, Illinois will get tobacco out of schools and can ... could reduce youth smoking initiation by as much as 25 percent, decrease overall tobacco use by 12 percent and save millions in health care costs. “The State of Illinois spends nearly $2 billion dollars every year treating Medicaid recipients with smoking-related diseases,” ...
Anti-Tobacco Advocates, Lawmakers Celebrate Smoke-Free Illinois Anniversary, Emphasize ‘Tobacco 21’ Priority
... smoke-free air law and to encourage further efforts to improve tobacco control. In 2007, the General Assembly prioritized Illinoisans’ health by approving the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which prohibited smoking in indoor public places, workplaces and within 15 feet of these ... asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart attacks fell by 20.5 percent, which has saved Illinois more than $1 billion in health care costs. “Smoke-Free Illinois was a major milestone in our efforts to make Illinois a better place to live,” State Sen. Terry Link said. ...
Cancer Advocates React to Governor’s Budget
... an organization dedicated to reducing suffering and death from cancer, ACS CAN is pleased to see the governor taking steps to address public health initiatives in his budget. In his proposed budget, Gov. Pritzker maintained funding for tobacco prevention and tobacco cessation, and the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, both administered by the Department of Public Health. “Tobacco prevention and cessation funding ensure evidence-based strategies are implemented to reduce tobacco use, the number one cause ... progress made stall and we are facing skyrocketing youth tobacco use. “The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program helps fill the health care coverage gap by providing low-income, uninsured and underinsured women access to mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. The impacts of ...
Cancer Survivors, Caregivers Rally at State Capitol for Improved Prevention
... Disease Control’s recommended funding level. Comprehensive, adequately funded tobacco control programs reduce tobacco use, resulting in lower health care costs and fewer deaths from tobacco-related illnesses like cancer. Prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Skin cancer ... cancer rates across the country. Protect funding for breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income women. Women who lack access to health care coverage are more likely to have their cancer detected at a later stage, when the disease is deadlier and more expensive to treat. To ...